I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World

Chapter 607: Chapter 555: Public Humiliation

How the marriage ceremony concluded, what the new Clan Leader of the Xiong Family and his Daoist companion from the Fang Family looked like, Jiang Yuebai didn’t see. She was wholly engrossed in the books Moh Baichun had given her.

She secretly divided most of them, throwing them into the Lotus Platform Cave Heaven for Bai Jiuyou and her three clones.

After the ceremony ended, everyone was to move to the Xiong Family’s residence to congratulate the newlyweds and partake in further festivities, which Jiang Yuebai had no interest in. So she took her leave early, planning to go back and devote her time to studying and memorizing the books.

Moh Baichun found Zhuge Ziqian and also intended to leave, and the three traveled together.

”Ziqian, why are you leaving so early? Why not stay and join the festivities?”

Just as the three reached the Fengming Island pier, they heard a voice behind them. Turning around, they saw the Great Elder of the Xiong Family, Xiong Yanqing, who had previously welcomed the Iron Palm Master, arriving swiftly through the air, smiling at Zhuge Ziqian.

Following closely were the Iron Palm Master and the frail-looking male cultivator, who, upon appearing, immediately narrowed his eyes and stared directly at Jiang Yuebai.

Zhuge Ziqian respectfully bowed with hands clasped. ”Elder Xiong, the Zhuge Family is busy with affairs. The Clan Leader specifically instructed us to return quickly after the ceremony. Please forgive any inconvenience.”

Xiong Yanqing’s eyes twitched, and though he wore a smile, his heart sneered. The Zhuge Noble Family had always been arrogant, looking down on their Xiong Family as boorish martial artists. They hadn’t even shown respect for the new Clan Leader’s marriage ceremony, only sending an Outer Sect Elder and Guest Elder. Truly disrespectful!

”In that case, I won’t force you. Once matters here are settled, I will personally visit Clan Leader Zhuge to express my gratitude.”

Zhuge Ziqian smiled silently, exchanging bows with Moh Baichun beside him once more.

Just as the trio was about to leave, the frail-looking male cultivator behind the Iron Palm Master suddenly spoke, ”Wait, might I inquire who this fellow Daoist is?”

The frail male cultivator stared intently at Jiang Yuebai. Seeing this, Moh Baichun slightly shifted to shield Jiang Yuebai.

Before Jiang Yuebai could speak, Moh Baichun began, ”This is my friend Wangshu. And who might you be, fellow Daoist?”

Neither Xiong Yanqing nor the Iron Palm Master understood why the frail male cultivator had suddenly stopped Jiang Yuebai, and they looked at him in unison.

The frail male cultivator slowly bowed, appearing weak and as if he might float away with a gust of wind.

”I am Dongyue. Upon meeting Fellow Daoist Wangshu, I felt an aura belonging to me emanating from her. Might the Imperial Decree Golden Book I lost in the Iron Palm Realm be with you?”

Jiang Yuebai’s pupils trembled slightly. She had stored that item within the Lotus Platform Cave Heaven; there was no way its aura could escape. How had Dongyue discovered this?

Moreover, she had never met Dongyue. How did he know she’d been to the Iron Palm Realm?

Upon hearing this, even the Iron Palm Master was slightly astonished and glanced at Dongyue, who nodded at him.

The Iron Palm Master turned, quietly exerting the pressure of someone at the Peak of Divinity Transformation towards Jiang Yuebai. His tiger-like eyes glared fiercely.

”In that case, return the Imperial Decree Golden Book. After all, I meticulously refined it for Dongyue back in the day.”

Jiang Yuebai’s fist tightened abruptly, her shoulders weighed down by the oppressive force of the Peak Divinity Transformation. She smirked coldly, unyielding, and replied, ”Apologies, I don’t know you, nor do I know what you’re speaking of.”

Back in the Iron Palm Realm, apart from her final confrontation with Yi Zhengyang of the Iron Palm Sect, where she couldn’t maintain her Illusion Body and exposed her true form, she had never revealed her true appearance elsewhere.

Wait, Yi Zhenying knew her real appearance. Could it be her?

Upon reflection, Jiang Yuebai felt it improbable. Yi Zhenying did not know she had the Imperial Decree Golden Book. Only Guangling and Yann Hongyu from Dongyue Continent were aware, yet they hadn’t seen her true form...

Could it be that the Incense Fire Dao was so magical that it could sense items within the Lotus Platform Cave Heaven?

Jiang Yuebai refused to admit, while Dongyue was utterly convinced. The Iron Palm Master snorted coldly upon seeing this.

”If you refuse to admit it, I’ll just search your body!”

As these words were spoken, Jiang Yuebai instinctively stepped back. Moh Baichun shouted angrily, ”You dare!”

Zhuge Ziqian also stepped forward, blocking Jiang Yuebai and Moh Baichun. Straight-backed, he fearlessly declared, ”Iron Palm Senior, this is a guest of the Zhuge Family, deserving of respect. If you lack evidence, don’t utter baseless accusations and create trouble for the Zhuge Family!”

Finishing, Zhuge Ziqian looked firmly at Xiong Yanqing.

Xiong Yanqing had intended to watch the spectacle, but unexpectedly, Zhuge Ziqian had involved their Zhuge Family, making it their responsibility. It was the Xiong Family’s joyful day, unfitting for a major scene.

Xiong Yanqing turned to Dongyue, asking, ”How can you prove the item is with her?”

Dongyue hesitated, furrowed his brow, and remained silent.

The Iron Palm Master, known for his fiery temper, bellowed angrily, ”We’ll know once we’ve searched her! Just a nameless Loose Cultivator!”

With those words, he sent a palm wind targeting Jiang Yuebai. Zhuge Ziqian shivered but remained in place.

Moh Baichun was likewise steadfast; as a Guest Elder of the Zhuge Family, representing their dignity externally, she had claimed Jiang Yuebai as her friend and must protect her.

Even if Jiang Yuebai truly possessed the Imperial Decree Golden Book, she couldn’t allow such humiliation.

If a person lost their items, and another obtained them through skill, why should they return them? Shameless!

Xiong Yanqing hurried forward, dispersing the Iron Palm Master’s palm wind. ”Iron Palm Brother, please calm down. There surely must be some misunderstanding. It is the Xiong Family’s happy day today. May I ask you to spare us some face? I will personally resolve this matter and seek justice for you afterward. Is this acceptable?”

The Iron Palm Master glowered at Jiang Yuebai, then swept his gaze over Moh Baichun and Zhuge Ziqian, his threat evident. Dongyue coughed darkly into his hand, apologizing to Xiong Yanqing.

”For troubling you over my juniors’ matters today, I apologize deeply.”

Jiang Yuebai and Moh Baichun felt the urge to roll their eyes. Knowing it’s inappropriate but still disrupting their joyful day, you’re clearly disregarding them.

Xiong Yanqing knew this but couldn’t speak against them as Dongyue was the Iron Palm Master’s servant, and they were family.

The Iron Palm Master snorted coldly, leaving first, with Dongyue and Xiong Yanqing following closely.

As the three departed, Zhuge Ziqian finally relaxed, his heart pounding.

Jiang Yuebai couldn’t resist sending Moh Baichun a teasing voice message, ”Sister has good taste; she picked a reliable man!”

Moh Baichun rolled his eyes, though pride gleamed in them. ”Of course, if my taste had faltered back then, I wouldn’t have chosen you. Alas, I miscalculated a step; otherwise, you’d be calling me Master now!”

”Dream on, I’ll certainly make you call me Senior Sister someday!”

”Quit your joking. We’re in a precarious situation, yet you still manage to laugh. The Iron Palm Master surely won’t let this slide. Be cautious, stay within Meihua Village; the Zhuge Family can protect you.”

Jiang Yuebai’s eyes glimmered as she replied, ”Don’t worry, I know my limits.”

”Knowing your limits is nonsense, that’s a Peak of Divinity Transformation; one palm and you’re done for. You better prepare, pass the assessment, and join the Zhuge Family. They can certainly shield you.”

Jiang Yuebai didn’t respond further, Zhuge Ziqian, catching his breath, turned to Jiang Yuebai. ”Fellow Daoist Wangshu, if you need a place to stay, consider residing with the Zhuge Family, where Senior Sister Wuchen is nearby. It’ll be convenient for your interactions.”

Jiang Yuebai felt touched and couldn’t help but acknowledge Moh Baichun’s astute choice. What an immortal man, so considerate!

Jiang Yuebai nodded, ”Alright, I’ll take you up on the offer.”

Moh Baichun boasted proudly, chin held high.

”Yes, being close makes collecting debts easier,” Jiang Yuebai transmitted.

Moh Baichun’s raised eyebrows twitched, and she gritted her teeth.

The three took the upturned boat back to Meihua Village at the Zhuge Family’s residence. Midway through, a red-clad ghostly woman suddenly emerged from the water, clinging to the boat’s edge. She flicked her wet hair aside and began sobbing to Jiang Yuebai.

”Immortal, Hongyu has finally found you, please save me——”